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AY12 XLO

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,864 mi
Last recorded177,864 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 177,864 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 176,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 176,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 173,588 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 168,623 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 168,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 156,109 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 135,193 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,040 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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AY12 XLO is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 97,487 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY12 XLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY12 XLO registered?

AY12 XLO is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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